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June 15, 2026 1:48 PM

India, France explore expanded nuclear cooperation; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stresses indigenisation in Rafale partnership

India and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing opportunities in conventional nuclear power as well as emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors during bilateral talks in Nice. Addressing a special media briefing on PM Modi’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said recent legislative reforms in India’s nuclear sector have opene...

June 13, 2026 8:09 PM

‘Feeling fortunate’: Indian diaspora in France excited ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, members of the Indian diaspora on Saturday expressed excitement over the visit, saying they felt fortunate to have an opportunity to see him and that the respect for Indians in France has increased under his leadership. A member of the diaspora said: "I am feeling very happy that the Indian Prime Minister is coming to Nice. It is a matter of pride for all of us." Shubham, another member of the diaspora, said: "It has been two years since...

June 13, 2026 11:27 AM

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a visit to France and Slovakia, where he has a packed diplomatic itinerary that includes bilateral talks, multilateral engagements, and a strong focus on economic and cultural cooperation. In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Over the next few days, I will be in France and Slovakia to attend various programmes, including bilateral talks, multilateral engagements and interaction with the Indian diaspora. The focus will be on boosting economic as wel...

June 13, 2026 11:22 AM

PM Modi Says France, Slovakia Visit Will Deepen India’s Engagement with Europe and G7

PM Modi said he will undertake a visit to France and the Slovak Republic from June 13 to 18 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, expressing confidence that the tour will strengthen India's engagement with Europe and the G7. In his departure statement, The Prime Minister said France occupies a special place in India's strategic vision and noted that during President Macron's visit to India earlier this year, the two countries elevated their...

June 12, 2026 3:31 PM

The Indo-Pacific connect: Why India and France are natural strategic partners

Thousands of kilometres apart geographically, India and France are finding increasing common ground in the Indo-Pacific region. France remains the only European country with significant territories, military assets and permanent interests in the Indo-Pacific through regions such as Réunion Island and French Polynesia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and France share concerns regarding maritime security, piracy, illegal fishing, disaster resilience and maintaining a ...

June 12, 2026 3:23 PM

AI, innovation and technology define the future of India-France relations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key frontier of India-France cooperation, with both nations seeking to shape the future of emerging technologies through collaboration rather than competition. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), President Emmanuel Macron's participation in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted the strategic importance attached to technology cooperation by both governments. The launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 reflects a sha...

June 12, 2026 3:20 PM

India and France deepen cooperation in space exploration and advanced technologies

What began over five decades ago with satellite launches has evolved into one of the world's most comprehensive space partnerships. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and France's space agency, Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES), continue to expand cooperation across earth observation, planetary exploration, launch vehicle technologies, maritime surveillance and human spaceflight. The joint Earth obs...

June 12, 2026 3:15 PM

Defence cooperation becomes the backbone of India-France strategic ties

Defence cooperation remains the strongest pillar of India-France relations, evolving from a buyer-seller arrangement into a partnership focused on co-development, co-production and technological collaboration. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the relationship has witnessed significant milestones over the past decade, including the induction of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft and the successful completion of the Scorpene submarine project under Project-75. A major breakthrough ca...

June 12, 2026 3:05 PM

India-France ties enter new era with elevation to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’

India and France have entered a new phase in their bilateral relationship with the elevation of ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership," reflecting growing strategic convergence between the two countries amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the upgrade, announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in February 2026, builds upon nearly three decades of strategic cooperation that began in 1998 when France be...

June 11, 2026 9:33 PM

“PM Modi’s presence at Bharat Innovates is symbol of depth of bilateral relationship: MEA on PM Modi’s visit to France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin the France leg of his two-nation visit in Nice on June 13 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, where the two leaders will hold comprehensive discussions on the full range of bilateral cooperation and international issues, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Addressing a special briefing on the Prime Minister's visit to France and the Slovak Republic, Additional Secretary (Europe West-EW) in the MEA, Piyush Srivastava...